Motoring News

MotoGP Dutch GP: Marco Bezzecchi leads Aprilia 1-2 in red-flagged practice

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 15:24
Marco Bezzecchi bounced back from a race ban at Brno to set the fastest lap in Friday practice for the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix.
The Italian led a 1-2 for Aprilia in the 60-minute session, which was red-flagged with just three minutes left on the clock due to a crash for Gresini rider Alex Marquez.
Pedro Acosta finished third for KTM behind Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez, while Ai Ogura and ...Keep reading

Lance Stroll explains "for the mechanics and Lawrence" radio message

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 15:00
The radio message from Lance Stroll on lap 40 in Montreal caught observers' attention when Formula 1 included it in its post-weekend "Radio Rewind" video. After hearing his engineer Gary Gannon inform him about the gap to the car behind, Stroll made it clear he wasn't really bothered about the details - and was only continuing for his mechanics and his dad, who owns the team.
"I am completing ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton reacts after Neymar echoes Ferrari win message

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 14:52
Lewis Hamilton has reacted to Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr sharing the same motivational message he used to celebrate his maiden Formula 1 grand prix victory for Ferrari.
Following his Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix win, which was his first as a Ferrari driver and his first since the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, the seven-time champion posted an image to social media with the caption "REMEMBER ...Keep reading

Red Bull’s big upgrade leads updates list in Austria

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 14:50
F1 moves on from Barcelona to Spielberg for the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, where various car and power unit developments are expected to be rolled out. But what exactly will each squad be running? F1.com presents a round-up…

Antonelli leads in Austria FP1 from Russell and Piastri

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 14:50
Kimi Antonelli set the pace in Free Practice 1 for the Austrian Grand Prix, beating team mate George Russell as the Mercedes pair headed McLaren's Oscar Piastri at the Red Bull Ring.

AS IT HAPPENED: Follow First Practice in Austria

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 14:50
Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.

Our expert guide to in-race betting in Austria

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 14:50
When the lights go out in Austria, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.

Alex Brundle explains why Austrian GP altitude could worsen Mercedes power unit concerns

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 14:25
Mercedes could face another challenging weekend in its battle with power unit reliability at the Austrian Grand Prix, with F1 TV pundit Alex Brundle warning that the altitude of the Red Bull Ring may exacerbate the Brackley outfit's concerns.
Following a string of retirements for Mercedes, including those of George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix and Kimi Antonelli at the ...Keep reading

The staggering statistic behind Isack Hadjar's and Red Bull's poor 2026 F1 starts

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 14:15
If Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar has one priority for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, it's for the Frenchman and his team to avoid adding to his enormous tally of lost positions at the start of a grand prix.
Race starts have been an Achilles heel for Red Bull and its sister team Racing Bulls as they get up to speed with the brand-new power unit from Red Bull-Ford Powertrains ...Keep reading

Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-06-26 13:45
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.

F1 Austrian GP: Kimi Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 as Lando Norris faces reliability woes in FP1

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 13:44
Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped first practice at Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix, having a slight edge on team-mate George Russell at a toasty Red Bull Ring.
Russell led the opening running in Spielberg on mediums with a 1m10.407s and then 1m09.898s, ahead of team-mate Antonelli. The Italian teenager took over command with a 1m08.448s lap, but a better comparison came at ...Keep reading

Juan Pablo Montoya warns of team-mate clashes at F1 Austrian GP

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 13:14
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes the unique, unforgiving nature of the Red Bull Ring will inevitably trigger on-track battles between team-mates at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.
Speaking on F1 TV's Weekend Warm-up programme, the Colombian explained that the short, sharp layout of the Spielberg circuit leaves drivers with nowhere to hide.
When quizzed about the ...Keep reading

What riders could, and couldn’t, say after MotoGP’s first 850cc test

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 13:00
MotoGP riders offered limited clues about what the championship could look like in 2027 after testing the new 850cc bikes and Pirelli’s new slick tyre range for the first time on Monday.
A day after the Czech GP, Pirelli hosted a private test at Brno to get feedback from race riders ahead of its entry into MotoGP next year. All development work was carried out on 850cc prototypes, with all ...Keep reading

Lando Norris shares behind-the-scenes look at making of his Madame Tussauds wax figure

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 12:44
McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has given fans a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of his own Madame Tussauds wax figure, documenting the extensive, year-long process in his latest YouTube vlog.
The British driver took viewers on the journey with him from the initial measurements to the first time he saw the completed waxwork. 
"This one's been a very long time in the making. In ...Keep reading

Red Bull details Austrian GP updates; Audi, Cadillac bring improvements

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 12:19
Red Bull has registered a series of updates for the Austrian Grand Prix in its efforts to reclaim ground on the current top three Formula 1 teams, detailing a number of changes to its bodywork and floor.
The team is currently fourth in the constructors' championship and 52 points shy of McLaren, but remains 32 points clear of fifth-placed Alpine. With a handful of driveability concerns with ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen eyes Spa 24 Hours outing as he asks organisers to avoid F1 clash

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 12:00
Alongside the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen is also keeping an eye on another event in the background this weekend: the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.
The four-time world champion cannot compete himself this time, although he has previously revealed that he would have been on the grid had the Ardennes endurance race not clashed with an F1 weekend.
However, Verstappen Racing ...Keep reading

Norris admits McLaren are ‘three months behind’ rivals

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-26 11:46
Lando Norris has expressed his view that McLaren are “three months behind” their rivals in the 2026 development race, highlighting the “huge effort” that will be required to get back to winning ways.

WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville leads as puncture derails Adrien Fourmaux's charge

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 11:29
Hyundai's Thierry Neuville moved into the lead of Acropolis Rally Greece after a punishing Friday morning loop that inflicted a series of punctures to crews.
The 2024 world champion and two-time Acropolis winner ended the opening gravel loop 11.0s clear of Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier, while M-Sport Ford’s Jon Armstrong impressed to hold third, 21.2s from the lead.
Nine-time world ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen pays heartfelt tribute to fans with new helmet design

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 11:27
Max Verstappen has unveiled a striking new helmet design that he will sport over the next three grand prix weekends, serving as a heartfelt tribute to his dedicated fans.
The four-time Formula 1 champion will debut the 'Orange Lion' design at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, the home race of Red Bull, before continuing to run the new helmet in Belgium and Hungary.
"Austria is, of course ...Keep reading

Mercedes tipped for Austrian GP comeback despite Ferrari threat

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-26 11:02
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes will silence its doubters at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, predicting that the Brackley outfit will bounce back "firing on all cylinders" despite the threat of Ferrari.
During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast ahead of the race weekend at the Red Bull Ring, Steiner dismissed suggestions that Mercedes could be ...Keep reading

Pages

Subscribe to North East Kit and Classic Car Club aggregator